Red Face!

Grandpa Taf occasionally picks up Caleb for a Guys Day...today was the Park [despite the 90+ temps :) ]....this was Caleb's red face upon arriving. Let's just say he is taking an excellent nap. Grandpa T wore him out THANKS GRAMPS!!! :)
The Boys!

The Boys...

Micah John at five months
Caleb Jay at five months....

Funny how two boys, coming from the same womb, could be so totally opposite. Caleb had a nice big head, Micah's is small. Caleb had [and has] very skinny legs and Micah's are huge. Caleb was wild from the beginning and Micah possesses a calm spirit. Although my boys are both so different, they bring us equal amounts of joy!!
I'm not sure why they don't do "Baby Therapy." I've said it before..babies bring people together. We can't go on a walk or in a store without being stopped by people of all ages who proceed to offer a positive remark or a smile. I often find myself singing [in the tune of "You are my Sunshine"]...You are my therapy my only therapy. You make me happy when skies are blue, you'll never know Micah and Caleb how much I love you...please don't take my boys away from me!" :)
Honestly though, what could be more comforting here on earth than the smell of a sweet baby, the touch of their soft skin, and the precious smiles they distribute!! Ahhh :) Thank you Jesus for this precious gift!!

Micah is exceeding Caleb developmentally. He is rolling and ready to crawl [getting up on all fours!!]. I am in no rush for him to be mobile but am rather enjoying his stationary presence. Micah lights up when Caleb enters the room and is watching his every move. He laughs when Caleb dances [it is pretty funny] and is sober when Caleb fusses. Already they are so close and I just love watching them interact!! Today we walked to the park for Craft Day! Caleb painted a firetruck [are you surprised?!?] and bubby watched. During his craft, the craft coordinator screamed, "Move Move Move"....directly behind us were two raccoons!! I was carrying Micah in my baby pouch so I just grabbed Caleb and took off running. Of course, Caleb wanted to pet the raccoons and couldn't understand what all the fuss was about.. he keeps me on my toes [literally].
Okay, the house is looking very 'lived-in' so I have some tidying to do before bed!
Love you all
Tafs

The Haircut...

Caleb was so hot on Saturday at the pool so we decided to help him out a bit by cutting his hair shorter!!
We are working with Caleb on his faces/emotions. I asked Caleb to smile and this is what I got...

The lips are right but the eyes scream MAD!

Closer.. I'll take it!

Daddy and his boys- Happy Father's Day babe!!! We love you!!

Daddy and Caleb enjoying the water! Micah enjoying the day

Nice Hat

This picture just makes me laugh....:)

Getting ready to hit the water!!!

Goodtimes!!

This weekend has been so much fun!! On Saturday we took the boys down to the Monon Center in Carmel. Aunt BZ works there so we were able to spend the entire day swimming and soaking up the rays. Here is Micah enjoying the day!!
Caleb working on his tan!
Fell asleep.....so sweet!

Friday night we spent with great friends. Micah is being introduced to Oliver!!

Finally, on Thursday Bridges Outreach had a golf fundraiser! Here is a picture of all the golfers! God is so faithful...it looked like rain all morning but we were given a nice 'window of sunshine' for the golfers to eat, golf, and have a good time in the name of Bridges!! Thank you Jesus for a wonderful day and a wonderful turn-out.

Busy Boys....

Caleb working hard on his tonka truck picture...while enjoying the weather!
I mean...does it get any sweeter than this face!!
[Sisters- doesn't it remind you of Drew!!]


Love the rolls!

Caleb running a car up and down Micah's face- he seems to enjoy it!

This past weekend I had the opportunity to serve on "The Awakening" team here in Kokomo.

The Awakening is a weekend designed for teens to deepen their walk with the Lord. As a table leader I was asked to stimulate conversation with the girls and continue to challenge them in their own thinking of the Word. However, I was blessed beyond measure with the amount of knowledge that I gleamed from my amazing girls. God continues to amaze me, to Him be the glory.

Since I was serving, I was unable to see my babies and babe for three days!! Yet, they were in my thoughts!! When I finally arrived home Sunday night I couldn't wait to hold them, smell, them and play-despite their fast approaching bedtime!! While I was gone, Micah got really good at rolling over both front to back AND back to front! He is also reaching for objects like a pro and babbling up a storm! Caleb too is learning new words daily. Last night in the bath I was singing to him. I asked him to join me in my song of "The Wheels on the Bus." Although he doesn't know the words he sang with his whole heart while dancing. They bring us such joy!!

Okay, I'm off...until next time!

We Love you
~Taflingers

When you are the best of friends.....

Best Buds!!!!
Caleb reading to Micah

Love that face!!!

Micah and Caleb's big race!!

Posing for mommy

"Who me?"

Caleb competed [I use that word very loosely] in a 25 yard toddler trot this week at Jackson Morrow Park. Here is Caleb enjoying the celebratory snack after the big race with his friend Lexi!!....they even received ribbons!

Caleb mid stride!!!

OH, HOW I LOVE SUMMER!!

Reading to Bubby!

Caleb reading to Micah!

My boys

Travis planting our garden...bring on the vegetables!!! [Sorry it's dark, we waited until the boys went to bed to plant it....it was late!]
Does it get any sweeter than that face!!!

Bumbo Time!

Caleb giving Micah a "nose kiss."

Micah had his four month doctor's appointment today.

Stats:

Weight: 14 lbs 3 ounces

Height 24 inches

Overall: Perfect :)